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2024 NRL Season: Major player signings and transfers unveiled

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The NRL is buzzing with excitement as teams are making significant player signings and extending contracts, which will have an impact on the competition in the 2024 NRL season.

Numerous clubs are strengthening their squads while bidding farewell to players.

Dragons Secure Important Signings

The St.George Illawarra Dragons have been quite active in the transfer market, successfully securing the services of players.

One of their signings is Moses Suli, a 25-year-old centre who has committed to a new three-year deal, ensuring his presence at the Red V until the end of the 2027 season.

Sulis exceptional performances have made him an integral part of the Dragons backline.

His retention provides a boost for the club. Furthermore, Corey Allan has joined the Dragons from his team, the Sydney Roosters.

Allan is a versatile backline player who can adapt to positions.

He has signed a one-year deal for the 2024 season with St.George Illawarra Dragons.

With his experience and versatility, Allan will bring depth to their squad.

New Zealand Warriors Part Ways With Halfback

The New Zealand Warriors have decided to part ways, with halfback Ronald Volkman granting him a release from his contract.

This will allow Volkman, a 21-year-old player, to explore opportunities with another NRL club.

Originally contracted until the end of the 2025 season, this move gives him the chance to pursue first-grade opportunities elsewhere.

Dolphin strengthen backline

In an effort to strengthen their roster, the Dolphins have made a signing by securing Junior Tupou from the Wests Tigers.

Tupou, a 21-year-old Tongan international, has agreed to a three-year deal with the Dolphins, starting in 2025.

By adding Tupou to their backline alongside signings like Herbie Farnworth and Jake Averillo, the Dolphins are bolstering their team’s depth.

Fonua Blake Set For Cronulla

The Cronulla Sharks have achieved a coup by signing Addin Fonua Blake, who currently holds the title of Dally M Prop of the Year.

Fonua Blake has committed to a four-year contract with the Sharks, beginning in 2025.

However, he will continue playing for the Warriors in 2024 before joining Cronulla. The coach of the Sharks, Craig Fitzgibbon, expressed his excitement about having Fonua Blake join the pack.

It’s great to add someone with his class and experience to the team.

Dearden Signs Long Stint Up North

The North Queensland Cowboys have secured playmaker Tom Deardens services for the term, extending his contract until the end of the 2029 season.

Dearden, a 22-year-old player, has been impressive since joining the Cowboys from the Brisbane Broncos in 2021.

His consistent performances, including representing the Queensland Maroons in the State of Origin, have convinced the club to invest in his development for years to come.

Roosters Extend Whytes Deal

Naufahu Whyte, a young player for the Sydney Roosters, has signed a contract extension.

The 21-year-old back rower will remain with the club until the end of the 2026 season, with a two-year extension.

Since making his debut in 2021, Whyte has shown progress.

The Roosters have confidence in him becoming a valuable contributor in future seasons.

Other Significant Player Movements

From the moves mentioned above, several other clubs have made noteworthy signings and departures.The Wests Tigers have just secured the services of Solomon Alaimalo, a versatile outsider hailing from New Zealand Super Rugby.

He will be joining the team for the 2024 season.

In a vein, the Manly Sea Eagles have decided to extend Haumole Olakau’s contract until 2031, making him their longest-serving player on the roster as of now.

These recent signings and contract extensions foreshadow an unpredictable NRL season in 2024.

With teams competing for dominance and players making their mark in new surroundings, fans can anticipate plenty of surprises and plot twists in this ever-evolving landscape of Australian rugby league.

NRL 2024 Contract List – Gains and Losses

Brisbane Broncos

2024 gains

  • Fletcher Baker (Roosters)
  • Jaiyden Hunt (Dragons)

    2024 losses

  • Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins)
  • Keenan Palasia (Titans)
  • Tom Flegler (Dolphins)
  • Logan Bayliss (unsigned)
  • Kurt Capewell (Warriors)

    Canberra Raiders

    2024 gains

  • Simi Sasagi (Knights)
  • Kaeo Weekes (Sea Eagles)
  • Morgan Smithies (Wigan Warriors)

    2024 losses

  • Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs)
  • Matt Frawley (Leeds Rhinos)
  • Jarrod Croker (retired)
  • Clay Webb (unsigned)
  • Harley Smith-Shields (Titans)

    Canterbury Bulldogs

    2024 gains

  • Bronson Xerri (return from ban)
  • Stephen Crichton (Panthers)
  • Connor Tracey (Sharks)
  • Blake Taaffe (Rabbitohs)
  • Jaeman Salmon (Panthers)
  • Josh Curran (Warriors)
  • Drew Hutchison (Roosters)
  • Kurt Mann (Knights)
  • Jake Turpin (Roosters)
  • Poasa Faamausili (Dolphins)

    2024 losses

  • Jake Averillo (Dolphins)
  • Tevita Pangai Junior (retired)
  • Kyle Flanagan (Dragons)
  • Paul Alamoti (Panthers)
  • Luke Thompson (Wigan Warriors)
  • Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles)
  • Braidon Burns (Rabbitohs NSW Cup)
  • Declan Casey (Wests Tigers, train and trial)
  • Michael Gabrael (Sharks)

    Cronulla Sharks

    2024 gains

  • Billy Burns (Dragons)
  • Michael Gabrael (Bulldogs)

    • 2024 losses

  • Wade Graham (retired)
  • Jensen Taumoepeau (unsigned)
  • Matt Moylan (Leigh Leopards)
  • Connor Tracey (Bulldogs)

    • Dolphins

    2024 gains

  • Herbie Farnworth (Broncos)
  • Thomas Flegler (Broncos)
  • Jake Averillo (Bulldogs)
  • Oryn Keeley (Knights)

    • 2025 gains

  • Junior Tupou (Wests Tigers)

    • 2024 losses

  • Brenko Lee (released)
  • Herman Ese’ese (Hull FC)
  • Poasa Faamausili (Bulldogs)
  • JJ Collins (unsigned)

    • Gold Coast Titans

    2024 gains

  • Keenan Palasia (Broncos)
  • Harley Smith Shields (Raiders)

    • 2024 losses

  • Kruise Leeming (Wigan Warriors)
  • Treymain Spry (released)
  • Joe Vuna (unsigned)

    • Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

    2024 gains

  • Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers)
  • Tommy Talau (Wests Tigers)
  • Jaxson Paulo (Roosters)
  • Aitasi James (Wests Tigers)
  • Corey Waddell (Bulldogs)

    • 2024 losses

  • Samuela Fainu (Wests Tigers)
  • Kelma Tuilagi (Eels)
  • Morgan Harper (Eels)
  • Kaeo Weekes (Raiders)
  • Sean Keppie (Rabbitohs)
  • Morgan Boyle (unsigned)

    • Melbourne Storm

    2024 losses

  • Tariq Sims (Catalans)
  • Jayden Nikorima (Catalans)
  • George Jennings (unsigned)
  • Jordan Grant (unsigned)
  • Tom Eisenhuth (Dragons)

    • Newcastle Knights

    2024 gains

  • Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan Warriors)
  • Will Pryce (Huddersfield Giants)
  • Jack Cogger (Panthers)
  • Jed Cartwright (Rabbitohs)
  • Tom Jenkins (Panthers)

    • 2024 losses

  • Dominic Young (Roosters)
  • Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Warrington Wolves)
  • Simi Sasagi (Raiders)
  • Lachlan Miller (Leeds Rhinos)
  • Fa’amanu Brown (Hull FC)
  • Oryn Keeley (Dolphins)
  • Kurt Mann (Bulldogs)
  • Dane Aukafolau (unsigned)
  • Hymel Hunt (unsigned)
  • Jack Johns (unsigned)

    • North Queensland Cowboys

    2024 gains

  • Viliami Vailea (Warriors)
  • Thomas Mikaele (Warrington Wolves)

    • 2024 losses

  • James Tamou (retired)
  • Peta Hiku (Hull KR)
  • Mitch Dunn (retired)
  • Ben Hampton (unsigned)
  • Brendan Elliot (unsigned)
  • Riley Price (Panthers)
  • Gehamat Shibasaki (unsigned)
  • Jake Bourke (unsigned)
  • Taniela Sadrugu (Brive rugby)

    • Parramatta Eels

    2024 gains

  • Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles)
  • Morgan Harper (Sea Eagles)

    • 2024 losses

  • Jack Murchie (Huddersfield Giants)
  • Josh Hodgson (retired)
  • Andrew Davey (retired)
  • Waqa Blake (unsigned)
  • Samuel Loizou (Wests Tigers, train and trial)

    • Penrith Panthers

    2024 gains

  • Daine Laurie (Wests Tigers)
  • Brad Schneider (Hull KR)
  • Paul Alamoti (Bulldogs)

    • 2024 losses

  • Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs)
  • Spencer Leniu (Roosters)
  • Jaeman Salmon (Bulldogs)
  • Jack Cogger (Knights)
  • Tom Jenkins (Knights)
  • Chris Smith (unsigned)
  • Eddie Blacker (unsigned)

    • St George Illawarra Dragons

    2024 gains

  • Hame Sele (Rabbitohs)
  • Kyle Flanagan (Bulldogs)
  • Tom Eisenhuth (Storm)
  • Corey Allan (Roosters)

    • 2024 losses

  • Jayden Sullivan (Wests Tigers)
  • Zane Musgrove (Warrington Wolves)
  • Billy Burns (unsigned)
  • Tyrell Fuimaono (unsigned)
  • Jaiyden Hunt (Broncos)
  • Nick Lui-Toso (Wests Tigers, train and trial)
  • Tautau Moga (unsigned)

    • South Sydney Rabbitohs

    2024 gains

  • Jack Wighton (Raiders)
  • Sean Keppie (Sea Eagles)

    • 2024 losses

  • Hame Sele (Dragons)
  • Blake Taaffe (Bulldogs)
  • Jed Cartwright (Knights)
  • Terrell Kalo Kalo (unsigned)

    • Sydney Roosters

    2024 gains

  • Dominic Young (Knights)
  • Spencer Leniu (Panthers)

    • 2024 losses

  • Fletcher Baker (Broncos)
  • Jaxson Paulo (Sea Eagles)
  • Matt Lodge (Sea Eagles)
  • Paul Momirovski (Leeds Rhinos)
  • Drew Hutchison (Bulldogs)
  • Jake Turpin (Bulldogs)
  • Corey Allan (unsigned)
  • Nathan Brown (Sea Eagles, train and trial)
  • Ben Thomas (unsigned)

    • 2025 losses

  • Joseph Suaali’i (rugby union)

    • 2025 gains

  • Mark Nawaqanitawase (rugby union)

    • Warriors

    2024 gains

  • Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (rugby union)
  • Chanel Harris-Tavita
  • Kurt Capewell (Broncos)

    • 2024 losses

  • Viliame Vailea (Cowboys)
  • Bayley Sironen (Catalans Dragons)
  • Brayden Wiliame (retired)
  • Josh Curran (Bulldogs)
  • Ronald Volkman (released)
  • Valingi Kepu (released)

    • Wests Tigers

    2024 gains

  • Latu Fainu (Sea Eagles)
  • Samuela Fainu (Sea Eagles)
  • Jayden Sullivan (Dragons)
  • Aidan Sezer (Leeds Rhinos)
  • Solomon Alaimalo (Super Rugby)

    • 2024 losses

  • Luke Brooks (Sea Eagles)
  • Tommy Talau (Sea Eagles)
  • Daine Laurie (Panthers)
  • Aitasi James (Sea Eagles)
  • Rua Ngatikaura (North Sydney Bears)
  • Tuki Simpkins (Dolphins, train and trial)
  • Brandon Wakeham (unsigned)
  • Triston Reilly (released)
  • Brandon Webster-Mansfield (released)

    • 2025 losses

  • Junior Tupou (Dolphins)

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